Author: Susan Greenwood
Publisher: Hermes House Press
ISBN: 9781843094678
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 260
Book Description
This volume offers an examination of the history and traditions of magic and witchcraft, from very early times to the present. The book gives an examination of magic and its relationship with religion, from prehistory to the modern eras.
The Encyclopedia of Magic & Witchcraft
Author: Susan Greenwood
Publisher: Hermes House Press
ISBN: 9781843094678
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 260
Book Description
This volume offers an examination of the history and traditions of magic and witchcraft, from very early times to the present. The book gives an examination of magic and its relationship with religion, from prehistory to the modern eras.
Publisher: Hermes House Press
ISBN: 9781843094678
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 260
Book Description
This volume offers an examination of the history and traditions of magic and witchcraft, from very early times to the present. The book gives an examination of magic and its relationship with religion, from prehistory to the modern eras.
The Encyclopedia of Magic Witchcraft
Author: Susan Greenwood
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780681049512
Category : Magic
Languages : en
Pages : 262
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780681049512
Category : Magic
Languages : en
Pages : 262
Book Description
The Encyclopedia of Magic & Witchcraft
Author: Susan Greenwood
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780754805816
Category : Magic
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
A detailed historical and anthropological study of the traditions of witchcraft around the world, with an in-depth examination of magic and its relationship with religion, from prehistory to the post-modern era. --Publisher's description.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780754805816
Category : Magic
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
A detailed historical and anthropological study of the traditions of witchcraft around the world, with an in-depth examination of magic and its relationship with religion, from prehistory to the post-modern era. --Publisher's description.
The Encyclopedia of Magic and Alchemy
Author: Rosemary Guiley
Publisher: Infobase Publishing
ISBN: 1438130007
Category : Alchemy
Languages : en
Pages : 385
Book Description
A comprehensive illustrated reference guide with more than 400 entries on the subjects of magic and alchemy.
Publisher: Infobase Publishing
ISBN: 1438130007
Category : Alchemy
Languages : en
Pages : 385
Book Description
A comprehensive illustrated reference guide with more than 400 entries on the subjects of magic and alchemy.
The Element Encyclopedia of Witchcraft: The Complete A–Z for the Entire Magical World
Author: Judika Illes
Publisher: HarperCollins UK
ISBN: 0007372035
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 82
Book Description
Following on from the hugely successful Element Encyclopedia of 5000 Spells, comes the next bumper encyclopedia celebrating all facets of witchcraft. This definite book is the most comprehensive, authoritative and entertaining guide you'll ever find on the mythology, folklore and traditions of magic.
Publisher: HarperCollins UK
ISBN: 0007372035
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 82
Book Description
Following on from the hugely successful Element Encyclopedia of 5000 Spells, comes the next bumper encyclopedia celebrating all facets of witchcraft. This definite book is the most comprehensive, authoritative and entertaining guide you'll ever find on the mythology, folklore and traditions of magic.
A History of Magic, Witchcraft, and the Occult
Author: DK
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 074403342X
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 898
Book Description
Discover the beguiling history of witchcraft, magic, and superstition through the centuries in this stunningly illustrated title. A History of Magic, Witchcraft and the Occult charts the extraordinary narrative of one of the most interesting and often controversial subjects in the world, covering everything from ancient animal worship and shamanism, through alchemy and divination to modern Wicca and the resurgence of the occult in 21st-century literature, cinema, and television. Providing readers with a comprehensive account of everything from Japanese folklore and Indian witchcraft to the differences between black and white magic, and dispelling myths such as those surrounding the voodoo doll and Ouija, the book explores the common human fascination with spells, superstition, and the supernatural. This riveting read on witchcraft further includes: - Engaging text and lavish illustrations with over 500 full-color images that bring the subject to life. - Special features on aspects of magic, such as oracle bones of ancient China, the Knights Templar, and magic at the movies, and “plants and potions”, such as mandrake and belladonna examine topics in great detail. - Quick-fact panels explore magic origins, key figures, key deities, uses in spells, structures of religions, and more. The perfect introduction to magic and the occult, it explores forms of divination from astrology and palmistry to the Tarot and runestones and offers key insights into the ways in which magic has interacted with religion. The most comprehensive illustrated history of witchcraft available, A History of Magic, Witchcraft and the Occult will enthral and fascinate anyone interested in spiritualism and the occult.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 074403342X
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 898
Book Description
Discover the beguiling history of witchcraft, magic, and superstition through the centuries in this stunningly illustrated title. A History of Magic, Witchcraft and the Occult charts the extraordinary narrative of one of the most interesting and often controversial subjects in the world, covering everything from ancient animal worship and shamanism, through alchemy and divination to modern Wicca and the resurgence of the occult in 21st-century literature, cinema, and television. Providing readers with a comprehensive account of everything from Japanese folklore and Indian witchcraft to the differences between black and white magic, and dispelling myths such as those surrounding the voodoo doll and Ouija, the book explores the common human fascination with spells, superstition, and the supernatural. This riveting read on witchcraft further includes: - Engaging text and lavish illustrations with over 500 full-color images that bring the subject to life. - Special features on aspects of magic, such as oracle bones of ancient China, the Knights Templar, and magic at the movies, and “plants and potions”, such as mandrake and belladonna examine topics in great detail. - Quick-fact panels explore magic origins, key figures, key deities, uses in spells, structures of religions, and more. The perfect introduction to magic and the occult, it explores forms of divination from astrology and palmistry to the Tarot and runestones and offers key insights into the ways in which magic has interacted with religion. The most comprehensive illustrated history of witchcraft available, A History of Magic, Witchcraft and the Occult will enthral and fascinate anyone interested in spiritualism and the occult.
Illustrated Encyclopedia of Witchcraft and Practical Magic
Author: Susan Greenwood
Publisher: Southwater
ISBN: 9781780194301
Category : Magic
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Magic has played an important part in our culture throughout history. This insightful book tracks the development of magic through the ages until we reach the present day with a revival of a magical consciousness in the West, and modern forms of goddess-centred female witchcraft. The book looks at the power of natural magic practiced by many New Age magicians and provides a thoughtful guide for anyone interested in working with magic. It describes how to perform spells, rituals and invocations, blessings and dedications. This unique book will inform and inspire anyone studying the ancient mystical arts.
Publisher: Southwater
ISBN: 9781780194301
Category : Magic
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Magic has played an important part in our culture throughout history. This insightful book tracks the development of magic through the ages until we reach the present day with a revival of a magical consciousness in the West, and modern forms of goddess-centred female witchcraft. The book looks at the power of natural magic practiced by many New Age magicians and provides a thoughtful guide for anyone interested in working with magic. It describes how to perform spells, rituals and invocations, blessings and dedications. This unique book will inform and inspire anyone studying the ancient mystical arts.
Encyclopedia of 5,000 Spells
Author: Judika Illes
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 0062047264
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 1528
Book Description
In The Encyclopedia Of 5,000 Spells: The Ultimate Reference Book for the Magical Arts, independent scholar, educator and author of several books of folklore, folkways, and mythology Judika Iles enables the reader to enter the world of folklore, myth and magic with binding spells and banishing spells, spells for love, luck, wealth, and power, as well as spells for spiritual protection, physical healing, and enhanced fertility drawn from Earth's every corner and spanning 5,000 years of magical history.
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 0062047264
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 1528
Book Description
In The Encyclopedia Of 5,000 Spells: The Ultimate Reference Book for the Magical Arts, independent scholar, educator and author of several books of folklore, folkways, and mythology Judika Iles enables the reader to enter the world of folklore, myth and magic with binding spells and banishing spells, spells for love, luck, wealth, and power, as well as spells for spiritual protection, physical healing, and enhanced fertility drawn from Earth's every corner and spanning 5,000 years of magical history.
Encyclopedia of Wicca & Witchcraft
Author: Raven Grimassi
Publisher: Llewellyn Worldwide
ISBN: 9781567182576
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 548
Book Description
Grimassi has written extensively about Wicca, and Llewellyn specializes in books sympathetic to occult ways, so the combination is pretty predictable. He describes not only the usual magic practices, but also the religious and spiritual aspects of what believers say is inherited ancient European wisdom and scoffers say is made-up, new-age nonsense. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
Publisher: Llewellyn Worldwide
ISBN: 9781567182576
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 548
Book Description
Grimassi has written extensively about Wicca, and Llewellyn specializes in books sympathetic to occult ways, so the combination is pretty predictable. He describes not only the usual magic practices, but also the religious and spiritual aspects of what believers say is inherited ancient European wisdom and scoffers say is made-up, new-age nonsense. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
The Encyclopedia of Witches and Witchcraft
Author: Rosemary Guiley
Publisher: Checkmark Books
ISBN: 9780816038480
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 417
Book Description
Identifies famous witches, explains terms dealing with witchcraft, and describes related churches and organizations
Publisher: Checkmark Books
ISBN: 9780816038480
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 417
Book Description
Identifies famous witches, explains terms dealing with witchcraft, and describes related churches and organizations